Pharmacy Podcast Network

In this episode: • The challenges pharmacy students face in career planning •  Redefining pharmacy career success •  Juggling work/life balance as a pharmacist •  Sharing the vulnerabilities of a pharmacist •  The importance of prioritizing mental health •  The power of networking and connection in career growth Resources Guests: Rachel G Firebaugh - Faculty at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy Brenna Molato - Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy 👉 Visit https://apma.website/ to learn how I teach pharmacists the role of genes in medication response inside the Australasian Precision Medicine Academy. 👉 Visit https://www.katrinaazer.com/ to find out more about me Follow me on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmxcel The PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with why they did pharmacy and how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives! Thanks for listening in—it means the world to me! Here is how you can support my mission: Give it a 5-star rating wherever you’re listening to it Share this with other Pharmacists who would enjoy it Subscribe to get notified of new episodes And please reach out if you have any questions or comments! Your feedback will help me bring you valuable content

As an official press support sponsor for HLTH, the Pharmacy Podcast Network had the privilege of capturing insights and conversations from key participants, including Kelli Stovall with IPC, Steve Miller with First Data Bank, Colin Banas with DrFirst, Rick Gates CPO of Walgreens, Michael Mann, and Russell Robins with Purple Lab. The series aims to empower pharmacists by illuminating the vital role of digital health in shaping the future of pharmacy care. Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) played a significant role at HLTH as the only technology platform and trade group representing Independent Community Pharmacy. Present at innovation booth number 4240, IPC showcased its iCare+ digital health platform, designed specifically for independent community pharmacies. With approximately 18,000 independently owned pharmacies operating across the U.S., IPC is committed to enhancing public health, especially amid the ongoing pharmacy desert crisis. “Community pharmacies are critical healthcare access points for many Americans, and it is essential that we equip them with the digital tools they need to thrive in today's evolving healthcare landscape,” said [IPC Representative's Name], [Title] at IPC. “Through our presence at HLTH and the insights shared in this podcast series, we hope to inspire pharmacists to embrace digital health solutions and advocate for their pivotal role in patient care.” The three-part podcast series will delve into the innovative ideas presented at the conference, emphasizing the intersection of technology and pharmacy practice. Listeners can expect to gain valuable perspectives on how digital health is transforming pharmacy services and enhancing patient care. The Pharmacy Podcast Network invites pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and all interested parties to tune in to this enlightening series, which underscores the importance of embracing change and innovation within the pharmacy sector. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for pharmacy care in the U.S. ### About Pharmacy Podcast Network:
The Pharmacy Podcast Network is a leading resource for pharmacy professionals, providing a platform for sharing insights, trends, and innovations in the pharmacy industry. Through engaging podcasts and expert discussions, the network aims to educate and empower pharmacists to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. About Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC):
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) is dedicated to supporting independent pharmacies with innovative solutions and advocacy. IPC empowers pharmacists through technology, collaboration, and education, ensuring they remain vital players in public health and patient care.

This year has been rough for independent pharmacies, but long-term care at home services can provide a tremendous avenue for growth and additional revenue. That is why GRX Marketing and Long-Term Care at Home Network have teamed up on this episode to dive into how exactly pharmacies can implement and benefit from offering long-term care at home services.

GABBA, GABBA, GABBA!!! It’s time to enter the matrix with Pain Guy, the matric of the neural synaptic cleft, that’s where it’s at for this episode of the Pain Pod folks! We’ll chat through all types of gabapentinoids including roofies, benzos, and of course gabapentin amongst others. So get out of your seat and jump around before the Gabba receptor sits you down! You’re not going to want to miss this one! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us

Heather Haro serves as the Chief Revenue Officer for Diversify Rx, the pharmacy support company that produces the Pharmacy Profit Summit. Heather is a true professional when it comes to pharmacy operations and marketing. In this episode she explains how the summit is a bit different than most pharmacy shows and lays out some of the ways attendees are helped to go home after the show and actually implement a couple major changes in their operation.

David strives to raise awareness about health and environmental dangers and proposes valuable alternatives and affordable substitutes to ensure families can keep their loved ones safe from these harmful substances. He delves into how everyone can turn shopping choices into personal activism and push politicians toward passing tough laws that demand public disclosure of carcinogens and reproductive toxins and impose stiff civil penalties for violations. David is the best-selling author of Raising Healthy Kids: How to Protect Your Children from the Hidden Chemical Toxins in Our Everyday Lives, and he is also the chief officer of the nation's most active consumer rights nonprofit, the Healthy Living Foundation, which has won court cases against big brands such as Herbal Essences, Pantene, Patagonia, Johnson's, and others. David strives to raise awareness about environmental dangers and proposes valuable alternatives and affordable substitutes to ensure families can keep their loved ones safe from these harmful substances. Connect with David via: Email: audreyann@expertbookers.com  Website: David Steinman FB: David Steinman IG: @davidsteinman_author YT: @DavidSteinman2012 X: @bydavidsteinman Linked In: David Steinman Book: Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins  Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content.  Music from https://www.purple-planet.com.  Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

As an official press support sponsor for HLTH, the Pharmacy Podcast Network had the privilege of capturing insights and conversations from key participants, including Matthew Higham from IDEO, Shaheen Lakhan MD, CMO of Click Therapeutics, Christine Kim with Medme Health, and Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer at Surescripts. The series aims to empower pharmacists by illuminating the vital role of digital health in shaping the future of pharmacy care. Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) played a significant role at HLTH as the only technology platform and trade group representing Independent Community Pharmacy. Present at innovation booth number 4240, IPC showcased its iCare+ digital health platform, designed specifically for independent community pharmacies. With approximately 18,000 independently owned pharmacies operating across the U.S., IPC is committed to enhancing public health, especially amid the ongoing pharmacy desert crisis. “Community pharmacies are critical healthcare access points for many Americans, and it is essential that we equip them with the digital tools they need to thrive in today's evolving healthcare landscape,” said Ashton S. Maaraba, J.D, President at IPC iCare+. “Through our presence at HLTH and the insights shared in this podcast series, we hope to inspire pharmacists to embrace digital health solutions and advocate for their pivotal role in patient care.” The three-part podcast series will delve into the innovative ideas presented at the conference, emphasizing the intersection of technology and pharmacy practice. Listeners can expect to gain valuable perspectives on how digital health is transforming pharmacy services and enhancing patient care. The Pharmacy Podcast Network invites pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and all interested parties to tune in to this enlightening series, which underscores the importance of embracing change and innovation within the pharmacy sector. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for pharmacy care in the U.S. About Pharmacy Podcast Network:
The Pharmacy Podcast Network is a leading resource for pharmacy professionals, providing a platform for sharing insights, trends, and innovations in the pharmacy industry. Through engaging podcasts and expert discussions, the network aims to educate and empower pharmacists to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. About Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC):
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) is dedicated to supporting independent pharmacies with innovative solutions and advocacy. IPC empowers pharmacists through technology, collaboration, and education, ensuring they remain vital players in public health and patient care.

This episode of Master The Margin expands on the Balance Sheet by sharing the ins and outs of pharmacy leasing...more specifically, capital leases and operating leases.  Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant take a deep dive into:  - The key differences between capital leases and operating leases  - Why most equipment leases in pharmacies are capital leases  - Best practices for evaluating your financing options   Need help understanding your balance sheet? Schedule an Rx Assessment with us: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/rx-assessment-service/  Listen to previous episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3hFJluMST8&list=PLbdUM3PBAwLsqJc2QZAXdJNMsENdgl3aO More resources on this topic:  Podcast – Master The Margin: Fixed Assets 101: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/pharmacy-fixed-assets/  Blog – Tax-smart Depreciation on Pharmacy Buildings and Equipment: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/tax-smart-depreciation-on-pharmacy-buildings-and-equipment/  Video – The Right Way to Depreciate Pharmacy Equipment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjPRp4EKk1s

Every year, millions of patients rely on Levothyroxine to manage their hypothyroidism, but it's important to note that not all Levothyroxine medications are the same. In today’s episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we’ll explore the management of hypothyroidism and discuss how alternative dosage forms might be the solution for patients who struggle with traditional tablet formulations.   When it comes to the management of hypothyroidism, not all levothyroxine medications are created equal.  Stephen Beckman, CEO Yaral Pharma  Sonja O'Bryan, RPh

In this episode, Dr. Mary Weissman, Dr. Lexi Wensel, and Dr. Becky Winslow discuss Medicaid’s coverage of pharmacogenomics testing and Medicaid’s reimbursement of a pharmacist’s time spent provisioning PGx testing and providing PGx inclusive medication therapy management for Medicaid beneficiaries. We teach the listener how to locate, navigate, and understand Medicaid-managed care organizations’ coverage and reimbursement policies for pharmacogenomics testing and the billing codes pharmacists can use to bill for their time in providing PGx testing. Lastly, we analyze pharmacists' time investment versus Medicaid reimbursement of the pharmacists' time to project the financial return on investment of this business model for pharmacists.     After listening to this episode, the listener will understand what Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are and their role in pharmacogenomics utilization; understand how to navigate managed care organizations' policies to determine coverage for pharmacogenomic testing and eligibility criteria; recognize the current Medicaid coverage landscape for pharmacogenomic testing, including eligibility criteria, coverage limitations, and variations across different states; and understand pharmacists' roles in the provision of pharmacogenomics testing and Medicaid’s reimbursement of a pharmacists’ time.